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Old 09-27-2006 | 05:32 PM
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Default Liquid filled compass. What oil?
What type of oil or fluid is used in a liquid filled compass?
And where can I buy it?
I broke the seal loose to powder coat the trim ring and need to refill it with the correct oil.
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Old 09-27-2006 | 06:23 PM
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I believe it is glycerin.
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Old 09-27-2006 | 06:49 PM
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Drugstore medical grade non-yellowing mineral oil.
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Old 09-27-2006 | 06:53 PM
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Last I checked it's alcahol.
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Last I checked it's alcohol.
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Old 09-27-2006 | 10:22 PM
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I've seen alcohol and glycerin.
My Ritchie is full of alcohol.
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